Episode #98: Why Your Child Hates Writing (and How to Help Them Love It!)

• Tonya • @waterprairie (  / waterprairie  ) • @waterprairie (  / waterprairie  ) • @waterprairie (  / waterprairie  ) • Water Prairie Chronicles (   / @waterprairie  ) • waterprairie.com (https://waterprairie.com) • @water.prairie (  / water.prairie  ) • Support Water Prairie (https://paypal.me/waterprairie) The Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast airs new episodes every Friday at Noon EST! Find the full directory at waterprairie.com/listen (https://waterprairie.com/listen) . An Occupational Therapist Discusses Reasons Why Your Child Hates Writing Show Notes: It might not be about the writing at all! Discover the hidden reason behind why your child hates writing. Would you say your child hates writing? They’re not alone! Many children struggle with writing, and it can be frustrating for both them and their parents. This interview offers a fresh perspective, focusing on the underlying reasons behind a child’s writing woes and how to address them. Forget forcing endless writing drills. Instead, the key is to develop the foundational skills that make writing easier. These skills include sensory processing and gross motor skills. Think jumping on a trampoline, building an obstacle course, or even playing with Play-Doh – all these activities can help your child develop the physical control and sensory awareness needed for writing success. The interview also explores alternative writing methods for children who dislike traditional pen-and-paper tasks. Dictation software, standing desks, and even exercise balls can all be helpful tools. If you suspect sensory processing issues are contributing to your child’s writing struggles, occupational therapists can offer valuable support. There are also online resources available to help you learn more about sensory processing and how it impacts writing. Here’s what you can take away: • Ditch the drills: Focus on building the underlying skills that make writing easier. • Move it or lose it: Activities that develop sensory processing and gross motor skills are key. • Think outside the box: Explore alternative writing methods like dictation or standing desks. • Seek help: Occupational therapists can provide valuable support for children with sensory processing issues. • Be an advocate: Learn about sensory processing and explain it to others who work with your child. By understanding the reasons behind your child’s writing struggles and focusing on building the necessary skills, you can help them develop a more positive relationship with writing. Connect with Munira: • https://ot4kids.thinkific.com/ •   / helpingkidswrite   Are you getting our newsletter? If not, subscribe at https://waterprairie.com/newsletter Support our podcast and help us share more incredible stories by making a donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Your contribution makes a significant impact in bringing these stories to light. Thank you for your support! • https://BuyMeACoffee.com/waterprairie Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Munira Adenwalla is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist of 25+ years and a home educating mum to a 12 year old. She specializes in sensory processing and thinking outside the box to support parents and their neurodivergent kids to move, learn, and play through fun. Munira is a strong advocate that parents know their child best. She created the Foundations for Writing program, which uses the No Writing Way(TM) to help writing. Munira also loves travel, food, and cat sitting with her son.   Episode #98: Why Your Child Hates Writing (and How to Help Them Love It!) It might not be about the writing at all! Di...